Supernatural: Tribes Spin-off Is Officially Confirmed at The CW — Backdoor Pilot To Air Later This Spring!

​The CW has confirmed that the upcoming Supernatural off-shoot series is officially happening, and will debut as a backdoor pilot later this spring during the current ninth season of the long-running hit show. We're not surprised! Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) and Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) have kept fans coming back for so long that it was only a matter of time before we got something more out of that universe.

What's a backdoor pilot? The Vampire Diaries fans will be familiar with the concept; The Originals pilot aired as an episode of the show. So if you're a Supernatural show and you don't want to miss the pilot, don't worry; just keep watching like you usually do!

In contrast to the free-wheeling style of Sam and Dean on Supernatural, Tribes will focus on hunter and monster cultures in just one location: Chicago. And don't worry, you won't be losing any characters off the original! The pilot will introduce a new character who will lead the new show, although characters from the original may make appearances.

Are you excited to get more from the Supernatural universe? Let us know in the comments!